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Roselle, NJ

Union CountyElev. 17 m
Population
22,455
Median home
$336,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Roselle

Roselle is a city in New Jersey with about 22,455 residents. Roselle sits in Union County. The median age is 39.8 and the median household income is $82,967. Homes carry a median value of $336,500, and about 52% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (44.6%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
22,455
Median age
39.8
Median household income
$82,967
Per-capita income
$40,437
Poverty rate
10.4%
High-school grad or higher
85.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
Unemployment
7.7%
Avg. commute
31.8 min
Work from home
8.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White14%
Hispanic or Latino36.1%
Black44.6%
Asian1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.7%
Sales & office26.1%
Production, transportation & material moving17%
Service15.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$336,500
Median gross rent
$1,499/mo
Owner-occupied
51.8%
Median year built
1955
Households
8,206
Avg. household size
2.73

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Roselle has 8 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading37%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Abraham Clark High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Raymond J. Lesniak Experience Strength & Hope Recovery HSHighGrades 9–12
Grace Wilday Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Leonard V Moore Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Dr. Charles C. Polk SchoolElementaryGrades 1–4
Harrison Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–4
Kindergarten Success AcademyElementary
Washington Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime55% below national
Roselle175
New Jersey228
United States386
↓ 43% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime30% below national
Roselle1,365
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Roselle Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Roselle.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Union County
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Roselle is in Union County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Roselle sits in Union County. Elevation ~17 m.

Map of Roselle
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Roselle, NJ (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Roselle, New Jersey.

Joe L Williams, 67
Roselle · 07203
AKA Joe W Williams, Joseph L Williams
Steven Williams, 59
Roselle · 07203
AKA Demitrius Robinson, Steven Robinson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Roselle — frequently asked

What is the population of Roselle, New Jersey?
Roselle has a population of about 22,455, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Roselle?
The median home value in Roselle is $336,500, and the median gross rent is $1,499/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Roselle safe? What is the crime rate?
Roselle Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 175 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Roselle face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Union County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Roselle?
Roselle has 8 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Roselle?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Roselle. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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